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The Good

Available all-wheel drive

Safe, sporty, and well-appointed

Available six-speed manual

The Bad

Turbo-lag

Need more than just a lower price to entice people to switch to the Buick

eAssist model doesn’t match with sporting image

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2014 buick regal Reviews and News

2014 Buick Regal

By
Austin Lott
- 10/30/2014

New for 2014

The Buick Regal gets a refresh for the 2014 model year, with newly available all-wheel drive, and revisions to the turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 that give non-GS models more power and make it more fuel efficient. New technology highlights include an eight-inch touchscreen IntelliLink infotainment system, and a host of new optional safety features such as full-speed-range adaptive cruise control.

Vehicle Overview

The Buick Regal is the automaker’s midsize sedan that fits below the upscale LaCrosse and above the smaller Verano. It strives to balance sport and luxury, and even has a manual-transmission option.

Summary

The 2014 Buick Regal comes with a turbocharged I-4 or an engine-stop-start-equipped eAssist I-4. The standard and more popular engine is the 259-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 that makes 295 lb-ft of torque, which can be coupled to a six-speed automatic in front- or all-wheel drive form, or a six-speed manual in FWD guise. The numerous combinations net an EPA-estimated range of 19-21/27-31 mpg city/highway, with the typical penalty for AWD over FWD. The eAssist engine is a 182-hp 2.4-liter I-4 that makes 172 lb-ft of torque, assisted by an electric motor that helps improve efficiency by allowing the engine to shut off at a stop and smoothly start again. The 2014 Regal eAssist can only be had with the six-speed automatic and FWD, which is good for an EPA-estimated 25/36 mpg.

The 2014 Buick Regal received a five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA (out of a possible five stars), and in IIHS testing earned a rating of good in the four categories in which it has been tested (the highest-available rating is good). The Regal also features a number of radar and camera based safety features, highlights include: collision mitigation braking that can stop the car in certain crash-imminent situations and full-speed-range adaptive cruise control.

What We Think

The new AWD system has an electronic differential in the center which can send up to 90 percent of the power to the rear wheels, where the rear differential can then send the power to the wheel with the most grip. The system is on-demand, and only activates when needed. In a 2014 review of a Buick Regal GS AWD we noted that, “the 2014 Regal GS handled admirably and exhibited no noticeable torque steer. At the same time, the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine suffered from enough turbo lag for us to notice some compromise in throttle modulation, which is pretty important when you’re sliding across the ice toward a snow bank.” Regarding the competition we said, “If Buick really wants to make cars that rival luxury-trimmed models of the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series, it has a ways to go.”

You’ll Like

Available all-wheel drive

Safe, sporty, and well-appointed

Available six-speed manual

You Won’t Like

Turbo-lag

Need more than just a lower price to entice people to switch to the Buick

eAssist model doesn’t match with sporting image

Key Competitors

Audi A4

Acura TSX

Volvo S60

Lexus IS 250

Infiniti Q50

2014 Buick Regal GS AWD Review

By
Eric Weiner
- 03/03/2014

Montebello, Quebec — Buick wanted the chance to show off the new, all-wheel-drive 2014 Buick Regal GS AWD, and Canada seemed like a suitable locale for an icy driving expedition. All-wheel drive just became available for the recently refreshed 2014 Buick Regal, and the conditions this time of year around Montreal, Quebec, certainly promised to put Buick's new system to the test.

Cascada, Calibra Registered by Opel with U.S. Trademark Office – New Buicks Coming?

By
Edward A. Sanchez
- 01/04/2014

Opel and Buick already share a great deal in terms of models and design, with the Buick Regal and Opel Insignia sedans and Encore and Opel Mokka small crossovers being current examples. Buick and Opel's future product lineups could be even more closely-aligned, if a recent trademark filing is an indication.

Responding to strong demand for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox and redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Impala, General Motors has decided to extend production on the consolidated line at its Oshawa, Ontario assembly plant to 2016. General Motors was previously set on ending production in June of 2014.
Presently, Oshawa’s consolidated line manufactures the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox and the aging, fleet-only Chevrolet Impala Limited, while the plant’s flexible assembly line builds the 2014 Buick Regal, the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, the 2014 Cadillac XTS, and the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro.
This is welcome news for Unifor, the union previously known as the Canadian Auto Workers.
“It is a testament to what we’ve been saying about this plant all along — that the skills and efficiency of the workers at the plant make it worth keeping open,” reads a statement from Unifor president Jerry Dias.
The extension to 2016 represents a big win for the Canadian plant, who suffered a significant blow amidst last December’s announcement that production of the Chevrolet Camaro will change hands to Lansing, Michigan after 2015. This move will allow General Motors to consolidate vehicle assembly using its rear-wheel-drive Alpha architecture, which underpins the Cadillac ATS and new Cadillac CTS models.
President of Unifor Local 222 union Ron Svajlenko was optimistic in remarks made to Automotive News:
"The extension into 2016 gives our workforce some stability and again, we were going through a potential of layoffs and right now that's not the case, so that's very good news for us. As long as we continue to build vehicles out of that facility, we have the opportunity to remain in the hunt for any kind of long-term additional products that General Motors may need to build."
Despite General Motors CEO Dan Akerson saying last year that Canada is “the most expensive place to build a car in the world right now,” it appears that the Oshawa plant’s reputation for high-quality manufacturing has kept it afloat.
A statement from General Motors of Canada advised that “all scheduling adjustments are subject to market demand,” which is yet another silver lining for the consolidated line’s roughly 650 employees. If sales of the Chevrolet Equinox and Chevrolet Impala Limited remain high, it could very well allow the Oshawa plant to again dodge the dreaded guillotine come 2016.

Responding to strong demand for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox and redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Impala, General Motors has decided to extend production on the consolidated line at its Oshawa, Ontario assembly plant to 2016. General Motors was previously set on ending production in June of 2014.
Presently, Oshawa’s consolidated line manufactures the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox and the aging, fleet-only Chevrolet Impala Limited, while the plant’s flexible assembly line builds the 2014 Buick Regal, the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, the 2014 Cadillac XTS, and the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro.
This is welcome news for Unifor, the union previously known as the Canadian Auto Workers.
“It is a testament to what we’ve been saying about this plant all along — that the skills and efficiency of the workers at the plant make it worth keeping open,” reads a statement from Unifor president Jerry Dias.
The extension to 2016 represents a big win for the Canadian plant, who suffered a significant blow amidst last December’s announcement that production of the Chevrolet Camaro will change hands to Lansing, Michigan after 2015. This move will allow General Motors to consolidate vehicle assembly using its rear-wheel-drive Alpha architecture, which underpins the Cadillac ATS and new Cadillac CTS models.
President of Unifor Local 222 union Ron Svajlenko was optimistic in remarks made to Automotive News:
"The extension into 2016 gives our workforce some stability and again, we were going through a potential of layoffs and right now that's not the case, so that's very good news for us. As long as we continue to build vehicles out of that facility, we have the opportunity to remain in the hunt for any kind of long-term additional products that General Motors may need to build."
Despite General Motors CEO Dan Akerson saying last year that Canada is “the most expensive place to build a car in the world right now,” it appears that the Oshawa plant’s reputation for high-quality manufacturing has kept it afloat.
A statement from General Motors of Canada advised that “all scheduling adjustments are subject to market demand,” which is yet another silver lining for the consolidated line’s roughly 650 employees. If sales of the Equinox and Impala Limited remain high, it could very well allow the Oshawa plant to again dodge the dreaded guillotine come 2016.

The Buick Regal fills a somewhat limited niche -- it's too small and expensive to take on the Honda Accords of the world and yet doesn't quite have the hardware or cachet to challenge premium sport sedans like the BMW 3-series and GM's own Cadillac ATS. (The only direct competitor is the Acura TSX, another slow-selling, rebadged European expat.) It doesn't help the Regal's case that it sits between the cheaper Verano and the bigger, more luxurious LaCrosse. The 2014 Buick Regal attempts to power out of this ditch with upgraded turbo engines, an updated interior, and all-wheel drive.

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